Curtain up for the 40th edition of the Boclassic

At 15 p.m. the stage is clear for the women's elite run. Silvia Weissteiner wants to make life difficult for the African women there; after all, she knows every inch of the 1,25 km long circuit. “Running at home is the best, the Bolzano crowd pushes you to achieve top performance,” said the 35-year-old, who wants to attack again at the Boclassic after an injury-plagued season. But the Italian competition alone is extremely strong. Federica Del Buono is now considered the strongest Italian middle-distance runner, especially over shorter distances. Despite being only 20 years old, Del Buono is one of the favorites. Margherita Magnani and Giulia Viola also come to Bolzano in improving form. There are also the two cross specialists Federica Dal Rì and Fanta Maraoui. Due to an injury, defending champion Maryam Jamal had to withdraw at short notice. This time the African women are represented by numerous young runners whose careers could only really begin in Bolzano. The Kenyan Janet Kisa has a 3000 m best time of 8:32 minutes. The Ethiopian Etenesh Diro is one of the best obstacle runners in the world. Their 18-year-old countrywoman Hawi was third at the Junior World Championships over 5000 m this year. "My countrywomen have only told me good things about the Boclassic. I'm in good shape and want to be one of the main players here. Everything depends on the temperatures, Because I don't like the cold at all," said Hawi at today's performance. The Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir comes as a completely unknown quantity, but is said to be in good shape. Also worth mentioning are the British team cross European champion Elle Vernon and the two marathon runners Sonja Roman (Slovenia) and Olha Kotovska (Ukraine).

Imane Merga is the top favorite of both men The men's race on New Year's Eve is expected to be unrivaled anywhere in the world. Athlete manager Gianni Demadonna did a great job. The three-time Boclassic winner Imane Merga was cross world champion in 2011. Daniele Meucci comes as the newly crowned European marathon champion. For the man from Pisa, it is his first appearance in Italy since winning European Championship gold. Muktar Edris wears the number 3. Merga's compatriot, who came second in Bolzano two years ago, is the fastest 5000 m runner in the world this year (12:54). "Coming to Bolzano is always nice," says Merga, "It will be another emotionally charged race. We will be serious in front of this expert audience. I have already won three times and want a fourth title. Edris knows the route and has one excellent final spurt. We will inspire you!" Kenya faces the Ethiopians with two Olympic medalists. Thomas Longosiwa won bronze in the 2012 m in 5000, Erwin Soi four years earlier in Beijing. Soi would like to regain his old strength at his old place of work (four triumphs). For the first time, a New Zealander will be at the start of the Boclassic. Zane Robertson won bronze in the 5000m at the Commonwealth Games. It is seen as a promise for the future. Andrea Lalli, the 2012 European cross country champion, is currently making the transition to becoming a marathon runner. Lalli is always to be expected at this time of year. Stefano La Rosa, Marouan Razine and Ahmed El Mazoury are also at the start. This trio won bronze for Italy at the European Cross Country Championships two weeks ago. South Tyrolean Peter Lanziner wants to show that he narrowly missed out on being nominated for the European Cross Country Championships.

At 13 p.m. Boclassic Ladurner fun run The program starts at 13 p.m. with the Boclassic Ladurner fun run. The organizers are expecting a sold-out race for the 11th edition. This is followed by the Raiffeisen youth runs with the strongest young runners in South Tyrol and the neighboring regions. The Boclassic handbike follows as an appetizer for the main races. OK President Gerhard Warasin is pleased that the 40th edition of the Boclassic can be followed all over the world. “Thanks to the excellent cooperation with the RAI in Bolzano, we have succeeded in ensuring that live streaming can be followed on the Internet worldwide,” says Warasin.

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Curtain up for the 40th edition of the Boclassic

The 40th edition of the Bozen New Year's Eve run Boclassic was presented this afternoon at the Bozen Tourist Association. This takes place on December 31st through the historic streets of the old town, starting and finishing at Waltherplatz.

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